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...Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: ... motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of ...
...Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: ... motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of ...
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Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (...
Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (...
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... the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the use of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
... the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the use of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
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... thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the...
... thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the...
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... Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and...
... Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and...
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...graphics cards. •• Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. Browse to the AMD website.) -- Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/ SLI technology. •• When two or more graphics cards are... PCIEX16 slot. Select the GPU combination you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the manual of the cards. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Hardware Installation Browse to use and click Apply. (Available combination options are installed...
...graphics cards. •• Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. Browse to the AMD website.) -- Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/ SLI technology. •• When two or more graphics cards are... PCIEX16 slot. Select the GPU combination you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the manual of the cards. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Hardware Installation Browse to use and click Apply. (Available combination options are installed...
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... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to factory defaults when needed. BIOS_SW SS __ SS FF...
... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to factory defaults when needed. BIOS_SW SS __ SS FF...
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...) for your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. For inSformation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digSital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. _S For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated...
...) for your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. For inSformation about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digSital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. _S For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated...
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... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . 18...
... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . 18...
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... a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in 0.01 MHz increments. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is...Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. (Note) This item is present only when you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this feature. For more information ...
... a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in 0.01 MHz increments. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is...Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. (Note) This item is present only when you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that supports this feature. For more information ...
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...clearing the CMOS values. - 45 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to Manual or Advanced Manual. BIOS Setup Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is displayed according to be configurable. && Memory Enhancement ...memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to the SPD data on the memory timings. This sub...
...clearing the CMOS values. - 45 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to Manual or Advanced Manual. BIOS Setup Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is displayed according to be configurable. && Memory Enhancement ...memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to the SPD data on the memory timings. This sub...
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... the system temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Allows you to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. - 49 - BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on... your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan...
... the system temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Allows you to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. - 49 - BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on... your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan...
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... - You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed...the system temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 3rd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN3 Connector) Allows you to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to ...
... - You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed...the system temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 3rd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN3 Connector) Allows you to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to ...
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... use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. the User level only allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System...
... use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. the User level only allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System...
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...Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes ... Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item...
...Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes ... Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item...
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... case you are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to...
... case you are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to...
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... ID) Member Disk (0) Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Step 2: Select the new hard drive to add into the array to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options 5. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED...
... ID) Member Disk (0) Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Step 2: Select the new hard drive to add into the array to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Recovery Volume Options 5. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED...
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... Background Activity Progress item, indicating that the RAID volume is being rebuilt. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. While in the...
... Background Activity Progress item, indicating that the RAID volume is being rebuilt. Step 2: The screen will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. While in the...
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...Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your USB flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. What is corrupted ...or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash.
...Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your USB flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. What is corrupted ...or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash.
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B. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS Using the Internet ... to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from File, then select the...
B. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS Using the Internet ... to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update from File, then select the...